Anthony Levine

The Ravens were already living on the edge when they signed strong safety Will Hill to a contract last July. They moved even closer after Matt Elam tore his biceps during the first week of the 2015 training camp, forcing him to miss the entire season.

Hill was expected to battle Elam for the starting job, but now the Ravens are gambling that Hill won't be a disaster both on and off the field. Now entering his fourth season, Hill has already been suspended by the NFL three times, twice in violation of the league's policy on substance abuse.

A fourth offense would be devastating.

"He has been working very hard, doing a lot of positive things," said Ravens...

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